Immigrant language test sale under investigation

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James Brokenshire, the immigration and security minister, said an investigation is already under wayKen McKay/Rex Features

Tony Bonnici

Last updated at 7:00AM, May 17 2014

Home Office staff today searched the language school at the centre of claims
migrants who speak no English are able to buy a guaranteed pass in a
“secure” language test.

James Brokenshire, the immigration and security minister, confirmed that an
investigation into the allegations was under way, following a report in the Daily
Mail that certificates were being sold for £500.

The documents are required by anyone wanting to remain in the UK permanently
or to apply for British citizenship.

Mr Brokenshire told the Mail: “The Home Office takes any allegation of
fraud extremely seriously and we have already begun